Walled Garden

The walled gardens have recently undergone extensive restoration including all the ancillary buildings.

From mushroom sheds and onion stores to barns and glasshouses, all have been restored to their former use.

Today even the cultivation techniques along with the original varieties of vegetables and fruit reflect an era almost lost. It is also important to remember that this area is not just ‘a garden’ but also represents conservation and use of old skills now almost forgotten.

The vegetable garden is used for growing varieties of plant known to be cultivated at Tatton during the Edwardian era such as 'Scarlet Emperor' runner beans, 'Fat Lazy Blonde' lettuce and 'British Queen' potatoes.

Likewise the walled orchard contains varieties of fruit not only of the period but that were also known to be grown in Cheshire. Apples, pears, plums, gages and cherries are all present here in various forms, including the apple varieties 'Charles Ross', 'Rival' and 'Renown' and a large variety of northern and Cheshire cultivars.

Produce can be admired not only in the garden itself, but can also be purchased (when in season), at the garden shop, for you to enjoy at home.